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How popular isLG?

In September 2026, people searched for LG by name about 9,160 times in New Zealand, a 17.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all New Zealand bar fridge brand searches, placing LG fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bar fridge brands, LG did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

LG is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. HaierShare of searches 39.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. MideaShare of searches 35.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. HisenseShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. LGShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. NovelloShare of searches 0.19%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top bar fridge brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, LG did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Hisense1st
  2. Haier2nd
  3. Midea2nd
  4. Novello4th
  5. LG–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Haier4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Midea3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Hisense3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Novello2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • LG0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about bar fridge brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bar fridge brand should I go to in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Hisense
    2. 2Midea
    3. 3Haier

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bar fridge brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Midea
    2. 2Hisense
    3. 3Haier
    4. 4Novello

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bar fridge brand in New Zealand for small spaces?”

    1. 1Haier
    2. 2Midea
    3. 3Novello

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “small fridge nz”

    1. 1Hisense
    2. 2Haier

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mini fridge nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which bar fridge brands compete with LG?

LG against bar fridge brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Haier, Midea, Hisense, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHaierMideaHisenseLGNovello
Oct 202541.5%33%21%4.4%0.16%
Nov 202534.1%40.7%20.5%4.5%0.25%
Dec 202532.7%39.4%23.7%4.1%0.14%
Jan 202638.8%34.3%22.8%3.9%0.28%
Feb 202640.5%36.2%18.7%4.4%0.18%
Mar 202636.4%36.1%22.5%4.8%0.17%
Apr 202638.8%31.1%24%5.3%0.72%
May 202641.3%33.3%20.6%4.6%0.15%
Jun 202638.9%32%23.6%5.3%0.14%
Jul 202636.2%37.3%21.9%4.4%0.13%
Aug 202643.9%32.5%17.8%5.6%0.17%
Sep 202639.5%35.3%19.7%5.3%0.19%

  1. 1.Haier

    39.5%

    Held 1st. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -19.7% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.

  2. 2.Midea

    35.3%

    Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -3.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  3. 3.Hisense

    19.7%

    Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, -0.95% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  4. 4.LG

    5.3%

    Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Novello

    0.19%

    Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between LG and its closest rivals

Every comparison with LG

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How has branded search demand for LG changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LG in New Zealand rose from 7.8K to 9.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among bar fridge brands in New Zealand increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among bar fridge brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bar fridge brands in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Midea gained share of searches among bar fridge brands in New Zealand, from 32.5% to 35.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among bar fridge brands in New Zealand, from 17.8% to 19.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Haier lost share of searches among bar fridge brands in New Zealand, from 43.9% to 39.5%.

How are LG’s branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • lg curved monitor
  • lg dishwasher
  • lg dryer
  • lg dryer washer
  • lg fridge
  • lg fridge freezer
  • lg gaming monitor
  • lg monitor
  • lg oled monitor
  • lg oled tv
  • lg oven
  • lg tv
  • lg ultrafine monitor
  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27
  • lg ultragear monitor
  • lg ultrawide monitor
  • lg washing machine

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does LG compete?

LG is ranked in 38 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Home appliance brands8th of 114.9%Show ranking
Home cinema brands6th of 80.38%Show ranking
Fan coil brands6th of 80.39%Show ranking
Soundbar brands5th of 70.49%Show ranking
Cordless vacuum brands7th of 80.56%Show ranking
Soundbar with subwoofer brands6th of 60.58%Show ranking
TV brands4th of 810%Show ranking
Induction cooktop brands6th of 80.66%Show ranking
Convection oven brands5th of 60.68%Show ranking
Stick vacuum brands6th of 80.7%Show ranking
Gas cooktop brands7th of 90.83%Show ranking
Double wall oven brands6th of 80.85%Show ranking
Induction range brands5th of 50.9%Show ranking
External monitor brands5th of 70.91%Show ranking
Washing machine brands6th of 61.3%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands5th of 80.93%Show ranking
Fridge brands7th of 82.9%Show ranking
Portable monitor brands4th of 60.94%Show ranking
Clothes dryer brands7th of 70.97%Show ranking
Induction oven brands6th of 70.98%Show ranking
Front load washer brands6th of 60.98%Show ranking
Induction stove brands5th of 61%Show ranking
Counter depth refrigerator brands4th of 51%Show ranking
Dishwasher brands7th of 71%Show ranking
Upright freezer brands7th of 81.1%Show ranking
Fridge freezer brands7th of 71.1%Show ranking
Washer and dryer brands4th of 51.1%Show ranking
Refrigerator double door brands5th of 61.2%Show ranking
Gas stove brands5th of 61.2%Show ranking
Computer monitor brands4th of 67.3%Show ranking
Freestanding gas range brands5th of 62.8%Show ranking
Clothes steamer brands5th of 53.1%Show ranking
Portable dishwasher brands3rd of 43.2%Show ranking
Bar fridge brands4th of 55.3%Shown above
Mini fridge brands3rd of 47.7%Show ranking
Short throw projector brands4th of 57.8%Show ranking
Microwave oven brands5th of 610.4%Show ranking
Curved monitor brands2nd of 533.3%Show ranking
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